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Summary: Very pretty, but...
Review: First of all, I just want to say that it is my goal to own every single one of the "How to Draw Manga" series. Overall, the series gives a very unique look on techniques used by manga artists, while allowing a small peek into the industry itself.When I first saw this book I was extremely excited, not to mention impressed. This is the first art book that I've ever seen that concentrates on the differences and similarities between women of different ethnicities. (If there are other books out there that does this, somebody let me know!) First, it divides the women into the three anthropological categories caucasoid, mongoloid, and negroid, and gives the main characters of each type. Then the women are divided by country. The mongoloid, caucasoid, or negroid characteristics are pointed out to the reader, as well as physical traits that are specific to the the woman's country of origin. Now, here's where I get picky... One reviewer was upset because they showed a woman from her country wearing old-fashioned clothes that her people do not wear any more. Well, duh. (I'm sorry; that was mean.) Most of the bishoujo shown in the book are wearing their country's traditional dress. This is obviously meant to give the reader a small taste of the country's history. Good for them. What bothered me wasn't the clothes - or, in some cases, lack thereof. (You will see nipples.) What I would like to know is where did the author get her information? Are these images based on anthropological studies? Did the author gather photos or models of different ethnicities and nationalities in order to compile this book? Or were they somehow influenced by stereotypes or by the media? Also, it seemed as though that in some cases the author was trying so hard to make these women look different, that some of the illustrations just came out looking weird. Does this rambling have a point? Yes! It means use this book as a starting point only; don't take it all for gospel. Most of the pictures are beautiful, and hopefully they will offer great inspiration.
Rating:
Summary: Very pretty, but...
Review: First of all, I just want to say that it is my goal to own every single one of the "How to Draw Manga" series. Overall, the series gives a very unique look on techniques used by manga artists, while allowing a small peek into the industry itself. When I first saw this book I was extremely excited, not to mention impressed. This is the first art book that I've ever seen that concentrates on the differences and similarities between women of different ethnicities. (If there are other books out there that does this, somebody let me know!) First, it divides the women into the three anthropological categories caucasoid, mongoloid, and negroid, and gives the main characters of each type. Then the women are divided by country. The mongoloid, caucasoid, or negroid characteristics are pointed out to the reader, as well as physical traits that are specific to the the woman's country of origin. Now, here's where I get picky... One reviewer was upset because they showed a woman from her country wearing old-fashioned clothes that her people do not wear any more. Well, duh. (I'm sorry; that was mean.) Most of the bishoujo shown in the book are wearing their country's traditional dress. This is obviously meant to give the reader a small taste of the country's history. Good for them. What bothered me wasn't the clothes - or, in some cases, lack thereof. (You will see nipples.) What I would like to know is where did the author get her information? Are these images based on anthropological studies? Did the author gather photos or models of different ethnicities and nationalities in order to compile this book? Or were they somehow influenced by stereotypes or by the media? Also, it seemed as though that in some cases the author was trying so hard to make these women look different, that some of the illustrations just came out looking weird. Does this rambling have a point? Yes! It means use this book as a starting point only; don't take it all for gospel. Most of the pictures are beautiful, and hopefully they will offer great inspiration.
Rating: 
Summary: It was really helpful
Review: I always wanted to draw manga's and I never was really good at it until i got this book it was really helpful. It showed me different ways to draw different body parts.I borrowed this book from a friend that just went to japan. And now I decided that I have to buy it!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I don't think I can praise this series enough.I was so happy when I found a book like this.Exclenet for beginers and others who have drawn longer.
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Summary: Good Manga Art
Review: I think that many people will love this book. It has great advice and tips for those who are not pros, but this book might be a little bit harder for beginners. After you have learned about simple manga and how to draw at a beginner level this book is the next step. This teaches you how different the worlds women of different cultures compare and difer. It can teach the different body forms of the diverse women. It first breaks the women into three races: Caucasioud, Negroid, and Mongoliad. Then it divides them into their location and cultures. It also teaches you about ancient peoples. All the women wear clothes. So, for those who want to know what some cultures wore this might help a bit. Despite the fair amount of artistic nudity this book is very good.
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Summary: Great for the person who likes a worldly manga feel
Review: This "How To" Draw Manga book is great for the person who likes a manga type drawing feel from around the world. It teaches you how to draw anime girls from around the world and how to apply there traditional country clothes to them.
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Summary: Around the world
Review: This book is very good, if you like to draw peoples around the world. You learn how to draw hair, body, face and clothes. You also see people from other countries(That finnish girl isn't very good, 'cause they don't look like that! And that clothing is veeeery old. Nowadays no one finnish person uses clothes like that. I have been in Finland about 13 years and I know!) However, very good book. There are 'few' naked images so maybe this isn't good buy for 5 to 11 year-olds!
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Summary: a review on manga bishoujo around the world
Review: this book is very helpful and shows you how all the body shapes of different girls around the world are different to others also it explains head shape and hair.I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn to draw manga but is at a more advanced level ie they can already draw the basic body shapes and eyes etc.
the whole series of how to draw manga are very good and I seriously recommend them all,you honestly cannot find a better guide to drawing manga.
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Summary: Excellent Reference Book
Review: This edition is wonderful to learn how to draw manga characters with a particluar ethnic background. It covers a wide variety of cultures all around the world by how they are dressed, how thier ethnic clothes is put on (in some cases), and how you would draw that specific ethnicity manga-style. Regions covered:
-East Asian (Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia)
-Southern Asian (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh)
-Oceanian (Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Australia)
-Northern Europe (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland)
-Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal)
-Mediterranean (Egypt, Greece)
-Middle Eastern (Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Turkey)
-Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Liberia)
-North America (Canada, United States)
-Central & South America (Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Peru)
Ancient & Prehistoric dresses covered:
-Ancient Greek, Germanic, & Celtic
-Ancient Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Egyption
-Prehistoric Cavewomen
..and a little section on modern punk/rock/heavy metal for some strange reason.
This book is more of a reference guide for traditional garments of women throughout the modern world and ancient world and is for those who do not mind the nudity.
On a side note, I don't know if this is true with all editions but the book I have has 8 blank pages. That's right, blank, as in there is nothing printed in that page. You're better off going to the bookstore and checking the book yourself before buying.
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Summary: Nice...
Review: This is actually a very nice book if you're intrested in drawing female characters, but as some others said, you need a sturdy background in drawing anime style. Other than that, this book is just...beautiful! There's a stunning "Girl From the Arabian Nights" drawing at the back that if you don't like the book, just buying the book for that paticular picture is worth it!
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